SUNOPTA INC (SOY.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SOY - CA8676EP1086 - Common Stock
5.11 CAD
+0.12 (+2.4%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SOY. SOY was compared to 17 industry peers in the Food Products industry. SOY has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SOY is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SOY was profitable.
In the past year SOY had a positive cash flow from operations.
SOY had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years SOY 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
SOY's Return On Assets of 0.00% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SOY outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
SOY has a Return On Equity (0.02%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 1085.69%, SOY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SOY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.44%. This is significantly below the industry average of 96.64%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.44%) for SOY is below the current ROIC(1085.69%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0% | ||
| ROE | 0.02% | ||
| ROIC | 1085.69% |
ROA(3y)-10.02%
ROA(5y)-3.86%
ROE(3y)-38.03%
ROE(5y)-19.1%
ROIC(3y)5.44%
ROIC(5y)4.1%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.00%, SOY is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
SOY's Operating Margin of 989.41% is amongst the best of the industry. SOY outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
SOY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 998.22%, SOY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SOY's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 989.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0% | ||
| GM | 998.22% |
OM growth 3Y38.42%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.42%
GM growth 5Y12.48%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SOY is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SOY has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SOY has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SOY has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 38.21 indicates that SOY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SOY has a Altman-Z score of 38.21. This is amongst the best in the industry. SOY outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SOY is 7.95, which is on the high side as it means it would take SOY, 7.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SOY has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.95. This is in the better half of the industry: SOY outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
SOY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.34, SOY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 38.21 |
ROIC/WACC136.39
WACC7.96%
2.3 Liquidity
SOY has a Current Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that SOY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.98, SOY is doing worse than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
SOY has a Quick Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that SOY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.37, SOY is not doing good in the industry: 82.35% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 72.73% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 128.94% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 11.31% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)72.73%
EPS 3Y128.94%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.31%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.11%
Sales Q2Q%16.57%
3.2 Future
SOY is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 34.00% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SOY will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y37.47%
EPS Next 2Y34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.68%
Revenue Next 2Y9.87%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.65, SOY is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SOY is valued a bit cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
SOY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.18 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SOY.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SOY is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.56. SOY is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SOY, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
SOY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SOY is cheaper than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SOY's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of SOY may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SOY's earnings are expected to grow with 34.00% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for SOY!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:SOY (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.11
+0.12 (+2.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.54%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap604.10M
Revenue(TTM)792.20M
Net Income(TTM)28.00K
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)-49.3%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)46.71%
Min EPS beat(2)35%
Max EPS beat(2)58.42%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)75.92%
Min EPS beat(4)13.15%
Max EPS beat(4)197.1%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)159.47%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.33%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.33%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.61%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.24%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-8.15%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-92.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-92.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)-19.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.51 | ||
| P/B | 2.46 | ||
| P/tB | 2.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.09 |
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY5.09%
EPS(NY)0.3
Fwd EY5.82%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY7.76%
OCF(TTM)0.79
OCFY15.37%
SpS9.25
BVpS2.08
TBVpS1.78
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number3.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0% | ||
| ROE | 0.02% | ||
| ROCE | 1565.5% | ||
| ROIC | 1085.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 1090.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1146.89% | ||
| OM | 989.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0% | ||
| GM | 998.22% | ||
| FCFM | 4.29% |
ROA(3y)-10.02%
ROA(5y)-3.86%
ROE(3y)-38.03%
ROE(5y)-19.1%
ROIC(3y)5.44%
ROIC(5y)4.1%
ROICexc(3y)5.44%
ROICexc(5y)4.1%
ROICexgc(3y)5.96%
ROICexgc(5y)4.74%
ROCE(3y)7.72%
ROCE(5y)5.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y30.9%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y41.72%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y38.42%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.42%
GM growth 5Y12.48%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.95 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 0.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121307% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 38.21 |
F-Score7
WACC7.96%
ROIC/WACC136.39
Cap/Depr(3y)192.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)165.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.16%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)72.73%
EPS 3Y128.94%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%150%
EPS Next Y37.47%
EPS Next 2Y34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.31%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.71%
Revenue growth 5Y0.11%
Sales Q2Q%16.57%
Revenue Next Year12.68%
Revenue Next 2Y9.87%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y13643.6%
EBIT growth 3Y33.28%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year121.95%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y224.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y77.28%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y37.39%
SUNOPTA INC / SOY.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SOY stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SOY.CA.
What is the valuation status for SOY stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SUNOPTA INC (SOY.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of SOY stock?
SUNOPTA INC (SOY.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for SUNOPTA INC (SOY.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SUNOPTA INC (SOY.CA) is expected to grow by 37.47% in the next year.
Is the dividend of SUNOPTA INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of SUNOPTA INC (SOY.CA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.